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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jordan see coming towards him as he defends himself?

2. Why didn't Jordan ask for Elizabeth's hand in marriage?

3. How many years have passed when Chapter 2 opens?

4. What does Jordan think as far as having sex with Alexandra?

5. What does Alexandra think is unfair?

Short Essay Questions

1. About what does Jordan change his mind and how does Alexandra respond? How does this scene begin a change in Jordan?

2. What does Alexandra hear that spurs her into action?

3. What does Jordan tells Alexandra he likes about her and what is her reply?

4. Why does Leticia Bildrup think Elizabeth Grangerfield is acting disgracefully?

5. Why is Mrs. Lawrence "useless," and how long has she been this way?

6. What does Jordan decide about having sex with Alexandra?

7. How does Alexandra change physically over the next few months?

8. What does Alexandra get on the way to Hawthorne?

9. What does Jordan say about women when he hears Lady's Catherine's indifference?

10. How does Jordan respond after the bandits are no longer a threat?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast Alexandra at the beginning of the novel to Alexandra at the end of the novel. How are they alike? How are they different? Are they both sympathetic characters? Which "Alexandra" would you most likely have as a friend? Why? Is each one believable? Why or why not.

2. Compare/contrast Jordan at the beginning of the novel to Jordan at the end of the novel. . How are they alike? How are they different? Are they sympathetic characters? Who would you most likely have as a friend? Why? Is each one believable? Why or why not.

3. Compare/contrast Jordan to Alexandra. How are they alike? How are they different? Are they sympathetic characters? Who would you most likely have as a friend? Why? Is each one believable? Why or why not.

Essay Topic 2

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Something Wonderful help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Something Wonderful? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in Something Wonderful to discuss and compare Jordan's or Alexandra's response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss Something Wonderful based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if Something Wonderful is a successful novel.

3. Is Something Wonderful a novel you would recommend to a friend? Why or why not? Explain.

4. Can a novel be successful and yet many readers not enjoy it? Explain your response.

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